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Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 Company Mercantile Capital Corporation, has recently launched a new podcast series, offering listeners a preview of his popular Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar series. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla. – May 12, 2009 - Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has been hosting a popular teleseminar series called Small Business Success Strategies® for over two years. 

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series, hosted by Chris Hurn, offers Subscribers LIVE monthly access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, marketing gurus and other successful Entrepreneurs. Some of the featured authors have included: Tim Ferriss; Michael Gerber; Bo Burlingham; Harv Eker; Dan Kennedy; Rich Sloan; and many more. 

Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest being interviewed by Chris about his or her area of expertise, often including information not detailed in their books. After that, the phone lines are open and subscribers get to ask the tough nagging questions that pertain to their businesses. 

Recently, Chris Hurn has begun to make available 5-minute podcasts of each of these teleseminars.  Each podcast follows a “Three Questions With…” format, allowing listeners to get an idea of the content of these teleseminars, as well as get to know some of the accomplished guests that Hurn invites to be a part of them. 

“With these new podcasts available, we are hoping to shed some light on the incredible talent that has been a part of these teleseminars.  The conversations between myself, our special guests and our subscribers during each of these calls, have proven to be an invaluable asset to small businesses and entrepreneurs everywhere.  We are always trying to find new and innovative ways to grow their businesses, and these teleseminars are a great place to ‘gather’ and share innovative ideas,” remarked Chris Hurn. 

For a complete list of past guests, and to download free podcasts as they become available, please visit http://www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com 

To subscribe to Small Business Success Strategies®, please visit http://www.504experts.com/documents/SBSS_Subscription_Form.pdf 

About Mercantile Capital Corporation: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities. 

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

Altamonte Springs, Fla. (April 22, 2009)  –  Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC) has launched the website component of their highly popular Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series.  The website can be found at http://www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com and serves as a resource for business owners and entrepreneurs to learn more about the featured best-selling business authors as well as Subscribe to the TeleSeminar Series.  

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series was created in January 2007 by Mercantile Capital Corporation CEO/Cofounder, Chris Hurn.  TeleSeminar Subscribers receive monthly LIVE access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, marketing gurus and other successful Entrepreneurs.  Past Special Guests have included authors Michael Gerber, Bo Burlingham, Tim Ferriss, Harv Eker, Keith McFarland, and Dan Kennedy among others.  Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest lecturing about his or her area of expertise, often including in-depth information not detailed in their books.  Additionally, Subscribers get to ask the Special Guests their questions during a live Q&A segment. 

“As an SBA 504 lender, we work with small and mid-sized businesses every day.  The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar series is just another way we can help America’s small businesses succeed,” said Hurn.  “Launching the website will allow even more business owners across the country to have access to these vital resources, and in light of the current economic struggles were facing, the timing couldn’t be any better.”

The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series is the newest service Mercantile Capital Corporation provides to owners of small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and their advisors.  Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.  Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the firm provides financing for projects nationwide. 

Media Contacts:

Chris Hurn, Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC 407-786-5040

Robin Lashley, Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC 407-786-5040

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – For Christopher Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Altamonte Springs, one thing is clear: the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program for small business owners is the best-kept secret in commercial lending today.

 Hurn recently returned from Dallas, where he was the keynote speaker at the SBA’s 5th Annual 504 Lenders Conference, which drew more than 175 major lenders from across the southwest.

 ”Bankers don’t like to talk about the SBA 504 program even though it’s such a powerful resource for small business owners,” Hurn said. “The loans are a bit more cumbersome to execute, but banks make less money on them than they do on traditional financing programs,” Hurn said. 

The SBA 504 loan program is a powerful economic resource for borrowers, for lenders and for the national economy, Hurn told the group. 

“From the lender’s perspective, from the borrower’s perspective and from the national economy perspective, the SBA 504 lending program is reducing costs, generating jobs and making small businesses more productive, while creating wealth for business owners,” Hurn said. 

SBA 504 loans offer small business owners up to 90 percent financing at substantially reduced rates to develop, acquire, and remodel commercial facilities. 

Mercantile Capital Corporation, formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, ranks as one of the most active providers of SBA 504 loans in the nation. 

For more information contact: 

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 

Visit www.theSmartChoiceLoan.com or www.504blog.com for more information.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, the six-year-old Altamonte Springs firm that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has reorganized and refocused its efforts on a nationwide expansion. 

Geof Longstaff, chairman of the firm, said the expansion will substantially enhance the firm’s volume and its impact on the national economy. 

“We have developed a highly successful strategy to deliver commercial financing to growing small business enterprises that are creating job growth in the economy,” Longstaff said. 

“Our objective is to take our strategy nationwide and we have reorganized our senior management staff in order to achieve this goal.  In addition, we are significantly expanding our capital base to support this new initiative,” Longstaff said. 

Longstaff said the firm has rebranded itself Mercantile Capital Corporation, with a nationwide sales effort to be based in Altamonte Springs. 

Longstaff said plans are under way now to expand Mercantile’s sales nationally and to take advantage of the lack of active lending capacity presently in the marketplace. 

Christopher G. Hurn, co-founder and president of the firm, has been appointed chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation. Hurn, who created the firm’s highly successful marketing and communications strategy and guided it since its inception, will focus his efforts on expanding the company’s nationwide scope. 

Shannon Marks, who is a graduate of Notre Dame University and has over 19 years of commercial banking experience, has been appointed president and chief operating officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, Longstaff said. 

Over the past six years Mercantile has provided commercial loans valued at more than $346 million and currently ranks as the largest provider of SBA-504 loans in the southeast region. 

“All of us are proud of the success we have enjoyed and excited about our new direction and the opportunity to have a real and positive impact on the national economy,” Longstaff said. 

For more information contactGeof Longstaff, Chairman Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040Shannon D. Marks, COO Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

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Firm Set to Rename SBA 504 Loan Program as Part of Transaction 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly known as Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC) chose its first operating day as a new entity to announce a landmark new federal program for the nation’s small business owners.  

After months of closed-door negotiations with government officials, the Orlando-area based commercial lender has agreed to assume and service the small business loan portfolios of now defunct Wall Street firms, Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns – both of which originated hundreds of millions of SBA 504 loans over the past decade.  Moreover, for an undisclosed sum, Mercantile will be granted “preferential status” in providing SBA 504 loans nationwide and given “naming rights” for the SBA 504 loan program.  In a unique “swap-arrangement” that demonstrates the Obama Administration’s creative spirit in working with the private sector and a need to raise revenues for the Treasury, Mercantile will maintain the servicing for these 504 loans, while the SBA confers to Mercantile the option to provide all SBA 504 first mortgages for the remainder of fiscal year 2009 and all of fiscal year 2010.  Along with this groundbreaking exclusivity, Mercantile has 30 days in which to change the poorly named “504” moniker.   

“This is obviously a very big day for Mercantile,” said Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile.  “We spent a considerable amount of time and capital to negotiate this deal – to service what may turn out to be ‘toxic’ assets from failed financial institutions, but in exchange we’ll become the SBA’s exclusive provider of 504 first mortgages and get to rename the program for the next 18 months,” Hurn stated. 

Hurn’s business partner and the Chairman of Mercantile, Geof Longstaff, was equally effusive, “Our standing as one of the nation’s leading 504 lenders positioned us as the ‘go-to players’ to get this deal hammered out.  The government wanted experts like us to take care of these specialized loans and was willing to let us take the lead in thawing-out the frozen small business lending industry.” 

“The fact that we’ll get to rename the SBA 504 within the next 30 days was simply icing on the cake for us,” said Hurn. 

Treasury spokesman, Dr. Lopo Flairs, commented, “The new Administration has chosen to be more creative – to throw the proverbial box out the window.  This deal with Mercantile is a good example, as it accomplished our administrative needs while raising needed funds.  The fact that the 504 loan program will get a new name for a few years is actually a plus for all parties involved.  No one really knows why it was ever called that in the first place.  This situation is really not unlike naming rights to a professional sports stadium, NASCAR sponsorships on their cars, or European soccer players with logos on their jerseys.  We believe this is a good deal for America’s taxpayers.” 

Hurn said he hasn’t yet decided on a new name for the 504 loan program, but since the program champions America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs with the smartest financing available when purchasing commercial property, he is said to be leaning toward calling these loans “The SmartChoice commercial loans.”  Acting SBA Administrator Daryl Hairston and the soon-to-be confirmed SBA Administrator, Karen Gordon Mills, are also working with Hurn to appropriately rename the program. 

Hurn and Longstaff will be leaving early today to join the leaders of the G-20 Summit in a just-added presentation on international small business growth.  President Obama invited these two small business loan experts to London to educate this illustrious group about successful small business wealth creation.  Both men are expected back in Orlando by early Saturday.           

SBA 504 loans offer small business owners up to 90 percent financing at substantially reduced rates to develop, acquire, and remodel commercial facilities.           

Mercantile Capital Corporation, formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, ranks as the one of the most active providers of SBA 504 financing in the nation and has become quite well-known and decorated in their industry with such honors as being a member of the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies, being named “Banker of the Year,” and just last year, being named “Best Small Company in Central Florida.” 

 Visit www.504Experts.com or www.504blog.com for more information. 

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For more information contact

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Chris Hurn, America’s PremierExperts™ honoree, CEO of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Commercial Capital and commercial property loan expert, discussed President Obama’s plan for small businesses on the Fox Business News Channel. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla. – March 20, 2009 – Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently appeared on Fox Business News Channel.  Chris was asked to discuss small business and entrepreneurship, as well as his reaction to President Obama’s recently announced plan to help generate small business growth.  

Chris Hurn was named to America’s PremierExperts™ and has garnered attention due to his company, Mercantile Commercial Capital, being one of the nation’s leading SBA 504 loan providers, as well as his commentary on the state of the economy for small businesses on his popular blog, http://www.504blog.com.   Hurn recently proposed a “Small Business Growth Act of 2009″ to jumpstart our economy into the future, which consists of seven solutions for growing small businesses, and in turn, growing the economy as a whole. The first three suggestions involve tax cuts or credits, while the other four address changes needed to current SBA Loan programs. 

On the Fox News segment, and on his blog, one of the steps that Hurn suggests is a payroll tax holiday for the remainder of this year. This, Hurn explains, would cause an almost immediate economic stimulus for both business and workers alike. 

“A payroll tax holiday would keep money in workers’ pockets and owners’ pockets. This equates to about 16% of compensation saved and immediately gives both parties more money to spend or invest,” Hurn said. 

“We also need to waive capital gains taxes permanently for those investors that make equity investments into start-up firms or successful small firms (those with revenues currently less than $100 million) in calendar year 2009. The reason for only limiting it to 2009 investments is that we need private-sector investments NOW, not in 2010 – plenty of cash already sits on the sidelines, but it needs to be put back to work and in the right areas where it will do the most good. Enacting this gives investors, who have lost hope in Wall Street and Big Business investments (where they have virtually zero control), the incentive to put their dollars to work in places where they may have a far greater influence,” Hurn continued. 

The Fox Business News segment with Chris can be found at http://www.504experts.com/blog/i-was-on-fox-news.php 

About Mercantile Commercial Capital: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Commercial Capital has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in 2003, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.  The company was named “Best Place to Work” by the Orlando Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Additional information on MCC and its loan offerings is available at www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

 About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC: 

America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital and SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured on “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show, showcasing experts spanning a wide array of industries. 

Orlando, Fla. – March 12, 2009 – Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, Entrepreneur Coach and CEO of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™, was recently featured on an episode of the groundbreaking new internet radio show, “The Next Big Thing™.”  The show gives listeners exclusive insider interviews with experts and uncovers what the “Next Big Thing™” is for businesses and consumers alike.  The experts featured on each episode are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. 

The radio show was launched by America’s PremierExperts™, an organization that honors an exclusive group of forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market, and who share their secrets of success with the audience.  The show is hosted by international radio host Wayne Kelly and Nick Nanton, Esq., “The Celebrity Lawyer.” 

Hurn was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate lending industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans.  Mercantile Commercial Capital focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

Chris was interviewed and shared his knowledge of commercial real estate ownership and strategies for small business success.  Some of the topics covered during the show ranged from the commercial lending environment, business strategies during an economic down cycle and the franchising of Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club™, to the benefits of SBA 504 loans for business owners, especially today. 

About the benefits of owning commercial real estate, Chris Hurn said, “We (at Mercantile Commercial Capital) are concerned about the success of America’s business owners.  If he can put as little capital down possible [from the business owner], what I know is that the business owner can take that equity savings and reinvest it back into their business, save it for a rainy day, or use it for economic cycles like we are involved in right now.”  

“I think it’s [the SBA 504 Loan] the smartest way to finance commercial property.  I’m such a believer in it, that I actually have one of these loans myself.  You can probably count on one hand the number of commercial bankers in the US that believe enough in their own product to use it themselves,” Hurn continued. 

Each episode of “The Next Big Thing™” showcases a different expert who has been chosen to share insights from their business and personal experiences.

  “The Next Big Thing” Radio show is available for download at http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com and is available as a free podcast on iTunes. 

To learn more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital, visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and http://www.504blog.com

About Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Commercial Capital (MCC) has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.  The company was named “Best Place to Work” by the Orlando Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Additional information on MCC and its loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com or by calling (866) 622-4504 (toll free).

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com. 

ORLANDO, Fla. – February 18, 2009 – As the $787 billion federal stimulus package takes effect and approximately $730 million is allocated for programs under the Small Business Administration, SBA lender Mercantile Commercial Capital has created a “Stimulus Response Team” comprised of its executives to analyze and respond to the opportunities that the plan makes available for small businesses.  Its initial analysis includes the following: 

·      The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s reduction of loan fees for the flagship SBA loan-guarantee programs represents substantial opportunities for small businesses.  Many companies will be able to save tens of thousands of dollars in upfront costs and fees while securing more favorable rates and terms that are only available through the SBA. 

·      The refinancing option for the SBA “504” loan program for commercial real estate is going to offer significant opportunities for small and mid-size businesses to expand.  By enabling businesses to take advantage of the reduced fees as well as the favorable rates and terms of this loan program, they will be able to secure the capital that they need to grow.

·      There has never been a better time to invest in new equipment.  The reduced fees of the SBA 504 for equipment loans combined with the expansion through 2009 of the “Section 179” deduction, which allows businesses to deduct upfront the entire cost of new machinery and equipment, makes this the absolute best year for small and mid-size companies to add new systems and technology to become more efficient. 

“While there is definitely more that the government and SBA can do to help small businesses to fulfill their ultimate potential for revitalizing the economy and spurring growth, the stimulus plan that was signed by the president offers significant opportunities for small businesses,” said Christopher Hurn, president and CEO of MCC.  “In addition to the measures that offer savings and incentives for the borrowers, its other changes aimed at thawing the secondary market will encourage the banks to expand their SBA lending.  We see brighter days ahead for the small businesses in the United States that are responsible for creating 70 percent of the new jobs for the national economy.” 

As part of MCC’s new Stimulus Response Team, the company is adding information to its Web site and blog on the specific measures and changes for the SBA under the stimulus plan.  It is also initiating various outreach efforts to inform its borrowers, prospects and business partners about the measures and how they impact small businesses.  

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Commercial Capital (MCC) has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities. The company was named “Best Place to Work” by the Orlando Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Additional information on MCC and its loans for small and mid-size businesses is available by calling (866) 622-4504 (toll free) or visiting http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and http://www.504Blog.com.

CONTACT:            Robin Lashley

                        (407) 786-5040

                        info@mercantilecc.com

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital and SBA 504 Loan specialist, will be featured in an episode of the television show titled “America’s PremierExperts™” in Los Angeles, California 

Orlando, Fla. – February 16, 2009 – America’s PremierExperts™, the television show, will be filmed this February in Los Angeles, California.  The television show will serve as a comprehensive profile of America’s leading experts in various industries. The individuals that will be showcased are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience. 

One of these experts is Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies. Hurn was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate lending industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans.  Mercantile Commercial Capital focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities. 

Hurn said, “I’m very excited to be featured on the America’s PremierExperts™ television show.  I know this will be a great opportunity to showcase what our SmartChoice Loan can do for small businesses that are eagerly trying to increase their net worth by purchasing their own commercial real estate, as opposed to renting.  There is no better time than right now to own commercial property.” 

America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors an exclusive group of celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  Upon acceptance into America’s PremiereExperts™ members are invited to apply to participate in a 12-month innovative and extremely exclusive program, The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™, for highly motivated entrepreneurs and professionals, launched by Nick Nanton, Esq., The Celebrity Lawyer and J.W. Dicks, Esq., The Business Celebrity Maker, authors of the best-selling book, “Celebrity Branding You™.” 

To learn more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital, visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and http://www.504blog.com 

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com 

About Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Commercial Capital (MCC) has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.  The company was named “Best Place to Work” by the Orlando Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Additional information on MCC and its loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com or by calling (866) 622-2504 (toll free). 

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. & Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC and SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured in USA Today as one of America’s PremierExperts™, in recognition of being one of America’s leading commercial real estate finance experts. 

Orlando, Fla. – January 6, 2009 – An elite group of celebrity experts from various industries were featured in USA Today in a full page color spotlight on December 19, 2008.  One of these experts, Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Commercial Capital was featured as a member of America’s PremierExperts™.  Hurn was chosen for this honor for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate lending industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans.  Mercantile Commercial Capital focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities. 

Hurn said, “I’m very excited to be featured in USA Today with America’s PremierExperts™.  In today’s economic environment, it is important for USA Today’s readers, and others, to recognize that there are still businesses like ours that are thriving by making sound business decisions, and in our case, knowing the best way to get small businesses on their feet and running.” 

America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors an exclusive group of celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  Upon acceptance into America’s PremiereExperts™ members are invited to apply to participate in a 12-month innovative and extremely exclusive program, The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™, for highly motivated entrepreneurs and professionals, launched by Nick Nanton, Esq., The Celebrity Lawyer and J.W. Dicks, Esq., The Business Growth Lawyer, authors of the book, “Celebrity Branding You™.” 

The participants selected to participate in this year’s program are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs looking to distinguish their brand, increase profits, lock out their competition and capture a distinct advantage over competitors in their market. 

For more information on Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, please visit: http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com 

For more information on America’s PremierExperts™, please visit: http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com 

About Chris Hurn and Mercantile Commercial Capital: 

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Commercial Capital (MCC) has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.  The company was named “Best Place to Work” by the Orlando Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. 

Additional information on MCC and its loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com or by calling (866) 622-2504 (toll free). 

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers entrepreneurs and professionals exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. & Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.